Martyn Wade - Hermit Lucas (BBC)

Hermit Lucas

From BBC Radio 4 Extra. Written by Martyn Wade; Full-cast dramatisation.

The story of James Lucas, who went from being an amiable Victorian eccentric to a complete recluse following the death of his mother. He barricaded himself into his Stevenage home and greeted visitors - including Charles Dickens - at his window.

James Lucas...........Anton Lesser
Carman...........Conleth Hill
George...........John Rowe
Hailey...........Martin Hyder
Dr Tuke...........Sean Baker
Charles Dickens...........Philip Fox
Girl...........Alice Hart